Certification of 6 GHz Frequency Band for Wi-Fi is Prohibited in Malaysia

On November 26, 2021, SIRIM QAS International in Malaysian issued the announcement---SQASI/CMCS/1/21/0021 CERTIFICATION AND IMPORTATION OF WI-FI DEVICES (“Devices”) OPERATING IN THE 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz (“6 GHz”) FREQUENCY BAND.
The potential use of the 6 GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi is currently being reviewed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC”). Therefore, as of now, certification of 6 GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi is not permitted.
Type Approval applicant shall ensure the 6 GHz frequency is disabled from Devices that support the said frequency prior to application submission. The device will be subjected to Verification Testing at SIRIM RF&EMCT laboratory.
Certification and importation of Devices operating in 6 GHz frequency band under Special Approval (Company and Individual (SA & CL)) are not permitted until further notice.
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